Obituary for Robert Bernard "Bob" Lanner

Millington, NJ

Robert Bernard Lanner died peacefully at his home in Millington, NJ with his family by his side. He was 70.
Bob was born in Summit, NJ on August 9, 1948, a son to the late Eleanor (Corby) and Bernard Lanner. He grew up in Chatham Township before moving to Millington 45 years ago.
Bob was a graduate of Chatham Township High School class of 1966, the first graduating class of his high school. After graduation, Bob served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. After returning home, he worked as a Mechanic for Chatham Township Public Works in Chatham, NJ for 40 years before retiring in 2010.
Bob was an avid Antique Hot Rod enthusiast showing his Hot Rods in numerous car shows, and was a member of the "Rain or Shine Rodders" car club. He loved to craft in woodworking, making true art and furniture, but most of all spending time with his grandchildren.
Bob is survived by his wife Victoria H. (Glembocki) Lanner, 2 daughters Barbara K. and her husband Robert L. Streker, and Nancy K. and her husband John J. Dowd, a brother Richard D. Lanner and his sister Janice Castellano. He is also survived by his grandchildren Ryan and Emily Streker, and Lauren and Trevor Dowd. He had many loving nieces and nephews. A Memorial Visitation will be held Sunday November 4, 2018 from 2 - 4 pm at the Valley Memorial Funeral Home 1012 Valley Rd., Gillette, NJ. Cremation was private. Memorial donations may be made to St. Vincent de Paul RC Church 250 Bebout Ave., Stirling, NJ. For information and online condolences visit valleymemorialfuneralhome.net.

THERE IS A VOID IN OUR HEARTS WITH THE LOSS OF BASIC BOB. HE ALWAYS GREETED US WITH A BIG SMILE .WE WILL MISS HIM AND HIS WARM GREETINGS AND HANDSHAKE.OUR DEEPEST SYMPHOTHY TO VICKI AND THE FAMILY.

Rich and Eileen - Friday November 02, 2018 via Condolence Message

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BE

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Bohler Engineering - Friday November 02, 2018 via Condolence Message

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Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Bohler Engineering - Friday November 02, 2018 via Donation

To: St. Vincent de Paul R.C. Church

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RB

So sad to learn of the passing of our dear friend Bob; he absolutely loved being with the car friends & would do anything for any of us. Car shows will never be the same without his greeting us with a hug & a handshake. Our condolences to Vicki, their family & friends. Rest in peace, Bob...you will surely be missed.

Richie and Barbara - Friday November 02, 2018 via Condolence Message

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BM

Today we have lost a wonderful friend. Always smiling and happy. We enjoyed every moment we spent with him and Vicki. Car shows will never be the same without him. It has been our honor to call him "friend". Rest in Peace Bob. May the angels forever hold you in their wings. You have left us too soon. You will forever be in our hearts. God bless Vicki and your beautiful family. Love You, Mary and Bob Magnabousco